SeasonMapPaihia weather in May
New Zealand
May in Paihia: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Paihia · #1015 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Paihia climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 56°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Sea temperature | 18°C / 65°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 79 mm / 3.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 27 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Paihia in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Paihia's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherPaihia's weather peaks January–March.
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What's on in Paihia in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Game fishing season
15 Dec – 15 May · usuallyBook earlyStriped marlin are off the coast from about December to May, best from February to April, and the game boats and their tower spotters are the reason the Opua wharf looks the way it does.
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Paihia in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Paihia?
- May in Paihia: nice, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Paihia on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Paihia in May?
- In May, Paihia averages a daily high of 18°C and a low of 13.4°C, with about 78.5 mm of rain over roughly 8.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Paihia in May?
- Paihia has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in May.